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frames and parts off a norton
« on: August 11, 2007, 06:27:35 PM »
what r these frames ive been told they are nortons also i have these parts any idea how much they are worth thanx

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Re: frames and parts off a norton
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2007, 08:33:18 PM »









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Re: frames and parts off a norton
« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2007, 02:14:56 AM »
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what r these frames ive been told they are nortons

Yes they are Norton 'featherbed' frames. The first two are 'wide line' frames, the rear ends of both these frames could have been modified? The third frame is also a featherbed frame but a later 'slimline' type.
This frame appears to be the one for a Norton de luxe model, as it has the brackets for the de luxe body panels.
If they are in reasonably good condition then I would guess at a price of around £200 each.

I can't spot anything of great value amongst the pile of parts, maybe the fuel tank would make £100+. There's a few Japanese parts mixed in as well
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Re: frames and parts off a norton
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2007, 06:44:08 AM »
After looking rather more closely at the second frame photo I think there is a chance that it could actually be a modified Manx Norton frame?

In which case it could be worth considerably more than £200.
« Last Edit: August 15, 2007, 06:48:22 AM by L.A.B. »
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Re: frames and parts off a norton
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2007, 07:53:55 AM »
I can't see any flat on the top tube to clear the cam box and the frame has the road chassis headstock gussets. My guess would be a twin frame that has been used on the track, hence the number brackets.